Is it?
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There is a 250,000/1 chance of a collision with Apophis in 2029, though some scientist believe that after the 2029 close approach may hit a gravitational keyhole which could change the orbit of the Asteroid, setting up a collision in 2036.
Apophis needs more scrutiny, but as of now, it poses little threat.
Apophis needs more scrutiny, but as of now, it poses little threat.
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Astroboy forgot to tell you that the actual threat was recently updated to about a one in two hundred and fifty thousand chance of hitting Earth. As years go by, the tracking of this asteroid, as well as others, will refine and re-define the trajectory.
Check out the website -- google apophis 2029 and look for"
neo.jpl.nasa.gov/apophis/
http://www.deepastronomy.com/apophis-ast…
Check out the website -- google apophis 2029 and look for"
neo.jpl.nasa.gov/apophis/
http://www.deepastronomy.com/apophis-ast…
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Yes,its predicted orbit may brush against earth in 2029.